Real Estate Profile: Ballard

By KIRSTEN O'BRIEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

Updated 6:07 pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2015

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The first home, 3225 N.W. 57th St., is in the Sunset Hill area of Ballard. It is listed for $675,000, and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. It features expansive views of Mt. Rainier and the rest of the city.
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The first home, 3225 N.W. 57th St., is in the Sunset Hill area of Ballard. It is listed for $675,000, and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. It features expansive views of Mt. Rainier and the rest of the city. ... more

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A bedroom in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

A bedroom in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The view from 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The view from 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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A bedroom in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

A bedroom in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The kitchen and dining area in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The kitchen and dining area in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The living room in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The living room in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The kitchen in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The kitchen in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The kitchen in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The kitchen in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The living room in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The living room in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The bathroom in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The bathroom in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The downstairs den in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The downstairs den in 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The view from 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The view from 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The view from 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The view from 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The side yard of 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The side yard of 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The backyard of 3225 N.W. 57th St.

The backyard of 3225 N.W. 57th St.

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The second home, 6209 36th Ave. N.W., is listed for $699,000. The four bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home was built in 1952 and has been owned by the original owner until now. The home has a partial view of Puget Sound and the mountains.
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The second home, 6209 36th Ave. N.W., is listed for $699,000. The four bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home was built in 1952 and has been owned by the original owner until now. The home has a partial view of Puget ... more

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The front exterior of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The front exterior of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The entryway of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The entryway of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The entryway of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The entryway of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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A bedroom in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

A bedroom in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The living room of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The living room of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The dining room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The dining room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The dining room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The dining room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The living room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The living room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The living room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The living room in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The kitchen in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The kitchen in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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A bathroom in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

A bathroom in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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A bedroom in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

A bedroom in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The downstairs den in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The downstairs den in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The downstairs den in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The downstairs den in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The downstairs den in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The downstairs den in 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The view from 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The view from 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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the back exterior and patio of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

the back exterior and patio of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The backyard of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The backyard of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The backyard of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

The backyard of 6209 36th Ave. N.W.

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The final home, 7202 28th Ave. N.W., is listed for $950,000. The four bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home is almost 2,600 square feet, and sits high on Sunset Hill. Built in 1912, it has been updated extensively.
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The final home, 7202 28th Ave. N.W., is listed for $950,000. The four bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home is almost 2,600 square feet, and sits high on Sunset Hill. Built in 1912, it has been updated extensively. ... more

Ballard has long been the home of Seattle's Scandinavian population, people who were originally drawn to the area for fishing opportunities in Shilshole Bay. The neighborhood hosts an annual parade for Norwegian Constitution Day, which is said to be one of the largest celebrations of the day outside of Oslo. It's also the home of the Nordic Heritage Museum, which hosts Nordic art exhibits, preserves collections and serves as a community gathering place. Recently, it's also become known for its many food trucks and breweries as well.

Ballard is a big neighborhood, bound by Crown Hill to the north, Greenwood and Fremont to the east, Lake Washington Ship Canal to the south and Shilshole Bay to the west. All three of these homes are in the Sunset Hill area of Ballard, which is near Shilshole Bay.

Due to its proximity to the water and propensity for mountain and city views, this area tends to be more expensive than Ballard as a whole. The median list price for Sunset Hill homes is $687,000, versus $525,000 for Ballard as a whole, according to Redfin. These three homes range from $675,000 to $950,000.

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